Israel Police

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.

Body-camera footage:

Drunk driver arrested for third time

During a police operation in Eilat, a driver was stopped for his third time on charges of excessive blood alcohol.

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.

Meron pilgrimage at risk?

The Israel Police announced that, at this stage, no approval will be given for holding the annual pilgrimage on Lag BaOmer due to serious delays in safety work at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Domestic violence:

Merav Edri stabbed to death in her Be'er Sheva home

Meirav Edri (40) was stabbed to death, suspected to have been by her partner, who also stabbed and seriously injured her 9-year-old son from her previous marriage.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Court curbs Ben-Gvir powers in major ruling

The High Court limits National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s authority over police conduct and appointments while rejecting suits calling for his impeachment.

Shocking Cyberbullying:

Funeral notices posted for 13-year-old boy

A 13-year-old became the target of an extreme online boycott that included a fake "obituary notice" and an abusive TikTok page. Police visited the school to provide public support for the boy.

'He just wanted to drive a bit'

Officers were shocked: The driver was 10

Police prevented a potential disaster after stopping a vehicle driven by a 10-year-old, with his father and a toddler inside, none wearing seatbelts.

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.

Bad example:

Instructor and student caught on phones during driving lesson

Police recorded a driving instructor and his student using their phones while driving. The driver was fined.

Breakthrough:

Four arrested in the murder of teenager Evyatar Azarzar

Police arrest four suspects, some known to the police, in the murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar, six years after he was shot and killed.

Lahav 433 officier investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment

A superintendent (Deputy Commissioner-rank) officer in the Lahav 433 unit was questioned under caution by the Department of Internal Police Investigations on suspicion of sexual harassment and committing an indecent act against a female officer.

Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot killed in a fatal accident

Border Police officer Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot, 25, from Sderot, was killed after his vehicle crashed into a guardrail on Highway 25 in the Negev. Two additional injured individuals were evacuated in critical and moderate condition.

New development in case of murdered teen

Police reported a development in the investigation into the 2019 murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar. Azarzar was found dead in a pit in an open area near the Morasha junction.

Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza

A career officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a reserve officer with the rank of major teamed up with a Rahat resident and smuggled goods into Gaza via aid trucks.

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Police drone exposed illegal infiltrators on roof

During a nighttime operation by the Northern District and Border Police, ten undocumented infiltrators hiding on the roof of a building under construction were arrested.

Iranian spy in the capital:

Tehran enlisted young Jerusalemite to collect intelligence

A 21-year-old Jerusalem resident allegedly recruited by Iranian intelligence carried out surveillance tasks for payment, prompting a joint Shin Bet and police investigation.

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Teens rescued from Judean Desert ravine

Police helicopter and Fire and Rescue Service unit rescue three teens who got stuck in a ravine near Metzoke Dragot in the Judean Desert.

While public is banned:

Outrage after convicted leader allowed to pray at Western Wall

As thousands of worshippers are blocked from entering Western Wall Plaza due to Home Front Command guidelines, police allow 'Shuvu Banim' leader Eliezer Berland special access to Judaism's holiest site.

Police request approval to open Western Wall and Temple Mount

Police presented a plan to the Supreme Court to allow worshippers into the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in small groups of up to 150 people, with immediate evacuation in the event of an alert.

Ben-Gvir:

'Supreme Court is showing political bias'

The National Security Minister attacked the approval of the demonstration in Tel Aviv during the war and noted that the police submitted their response before the start of Shabbat, contrary to the judges' claims.

Violent clashes break out at Jerusalem Draft Office

Dozens of violent protesters attempt to break security barriers, hurl objects at security forces; policewoman attacked by protester.

Court rules Passover sacrifice attempts a legitimate protest

Judge Shmuel Herbst in his decision reviewed the importance of the commandment of the Passover offering and declared that there were no grounds for an extended order removing those attempting it from the city.

Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested

A Bnei Brak mohel is under investigation for negligent homicide after an infant he circumcised two weeks earlier passed away from an infection.

'I didn't do anything'

Watch: Terrorist who stabbed Religious Council chief arrested

Police release footage of the arrest of the 20-year-old terrorist who stabbed Ramat Gan Religious Council Chairman Gedalyahu Ben Shimon, wounding him severely.

Indictment filed against terrorist who stabbed MK in Ramat Gan

20-year-old terrorist from Jatt to be charged with attempted murder after seriously injuring Ramat Gan’s religious council chairman in a stabbing attack.

Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israel Police approve a limited prayer framework at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in coordination with the Latin Patriarch, following incident in which Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from entering the site under wartime restrictions.

Diplomatic incident:

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa stopped en route to Holy Sepulchre after attempting entry despite wartime restrictions, Israel cites missile threat

Police determine:

Yehuda Sherman was murdered in a terror attack

Police confirm 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman was killed in a deliberate car ramming attack in Samaria, after suspect confessed and reenacted the act.

Vile:

Suspect caught red-handed looting homes damaged by missile

Police in Dimona arrested a resident of Lakiya who they caught allegedly looting homes that were damaged by an Iranian missile strike.

Stabbing of officer four years ago ruled a terror attack

The judges rejected the defendant's claims of mental distress and a purely personal background, and held that he acted with intent to kill a police officer for nationalist motives and to create fear among the public.

Murder suspect arrested in military base

The Israel Police have solved the murder that took place last month. The suspect, 21, was located in a military base after a complex investigation.

Police raid Ramallah printing house, arrest two suspects

Targeted raid on Ramallah printing house leads to arrests, confiscation of hundreds of inciting materials.

Bnei Brak:

Suspect arrested for cutting off a child’s sidelocks

Police arrest 33-year-old Modi’in Illit resident suspected of cutting a 10-year-old boy’s sidelocks in Bnei Brak.

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Celebrating during sirens and then arrested

Following reports from residents of sounds of celebration during rocket fire, Yavne police raid a construction site and arrest nine illegal residents.

Haredi rioters use babies as 'human shields' in Jerusalem

Riots broke out as haredi extremists attempted to prevent work on the Jerusalem light rail. Three police officers were wounded, including one who was bitten by a rioter.

Following Arutz Sheva Probe:

Investigation into officer who struck child at Binyamin protest

The police opened a probe after footage showed an officer using force against a child during a protest in the Binyamin area.

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Officer strikes child during protest for hilltop communities

From Samaria to Kiryat Arba, widespread protests were held against the confiscation of livestock and damage to farms. Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of an officer striking a child who was standing at the scene.

Returning a lost item in Tulkarm:

Ancient stone with menorah recovered in Tulkarm

Police officer and researcher Meir Rotter located and recovered an ancient menorah-engraved stone in Tulkarm, years after it was first identified by Ze’ev Erlich.

Wild chase in the south:

Driver flees police and crashes into a flock of sheep

Police in Ar'ara chased a Bedouin resident on foot and by vehicle after he drove against traffic and ran over a flock of sheep

Tel Aviv resident detained for blocking shelter

Tel Aviv police detained a city resident on suspicion of preventing citizens from entering a bomb shelter during a missile attack warning.

Bodycam footage:

Officers respond to missile impact in northern Israel

Bodycam footage shows the first moments after police arrive at the missile impact site in Zarzir.

Drama:

Two sisters kidnapped to Arab village

A father was arrested after he fled his home in Ashdod with his two daughters, aged three and one. The two were found in the village of Beit Awwa near Hebron and the father was arrested.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Up close with missile debris

Israel Police senior sapper Doron Lavi explains the aftermath of an intercepted attack - and why even a destroyed missile is still dangerous.

Footage from Lod:

Son of public figure arrested for spray-painting PLO flag

Police from the Lod station and Border Police officers arrest young resident of the city suspected of spraying a PLO flag on the front of Lod City Hall. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrives to express support for the officers.

'All the miracles happen to me'

Captivity survivor's scooter stolen during siren

Jisr az-Zarqa arrested for breaking into Bar Kupershtein's home during missile siren and stealing electric scooter.

Arraba council head and deputy shot

Double assassination attempt in the heart of Arraba: Unknown assailants open fire at council head Ahmed Nasser and a council member. Police launch a manhunt for the shooters.

Warning: Cluster bomb debris endangers lives

Cluster bomblet found in northern Israel; police warn public to report any suspicious object and avoiding nearing it.

Significant smuggling op. foiled, 3 Bedouins arrested

Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan into Israel using a drone. Three Bedouin residents of the Negev were arrested and indicted.

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Motorcyclist crashes after fleeing police

Border Police arrested a motorcyclist in Isfiya who attempted to flee from them without a valid license.

Attorney General:

'Supreme Court should remove Ben-Gvir from office'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara argued that Ben-Gvir's conduct harms the independence of the police and could undermine fundamental democratic principles.

How did he know?

Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes

Investigation opened into an Israeli Polymarket user who won $200,000 by accurately betting on the date of the launch of strikes on Iran.

Lapid files complaint over threats to Netanyahu

Police arrest yeshiva student who sent MK Yair Lapid offer to harm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin.

Police arrest nine suspects after stone-throwing attack in Ramla

Nine suspects were arrested after allegedly throwing stones at a Ramla home while shouting 'The people of Israel are dead.'

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Man charged with assault after driving with wife on car hood

A 27-year-old man from northern Israel is accused of continuing to drive while his wife was on the hood of his car after an altercation outside a hotel in Haifa.

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Biker damages police car as revenge for ticket

Police say the suspect returned a day after receiving a speeding fine and punctured all four tires of a patrol car before fleeing.

156 cannabis plants

Bnei Brak goes green

Police found 156 cannabis plants, weighing a total of 31 kilograms, in a drug laboratory in an apartment in Bnei Brak.

Watch: Illegal Arabs discovered in trunk of car

Shu'afat resident, age 40, indicted for transporting illegal Palestinian Authority Arabs into Israel.

Terror attack thwarted in Carmiel

In joint operation, security forces arrest four residents of northern Israel suspected of planning attack on IDF soldiers.